W O W !! Must admit that I'm not well informed about the many restaurants and cafes in east Delray Beach. And when our dear friend Linda K suggested we have lunch here, I immediately went to yelp and google to check it out. And what we found upon our arrival was not done justice. First, all the tables outside were occupied, and it was 12:45 on a Friday. We walked inside and all the tables were also occupied. Primarily with women, and I remarked "oh, this is a place where "ladies who lunch" get together to enjoy a meal, late, coffee and some homemade muffins cakes and other scrumptious treats. That didn't stop us from joining the crowd.
We went to the counter and placed our order with a pleasant and efficient young man. We weren't rushed, and had the opportunity to ask questions. Our food was brought to the table by one of the young food runners, all of whom had smiles on their faces and genuinely appeared happy to be working there. And that's important to me. A happy employee makes for a more enjoyable meal. And unfortunately at many cafes and restaurants the servers appear harassed rushed sweaty and unpleasant. Not at Glimmer.
A man standing near our table surveying the room of about 16 tables gave us a smile and introduced himself as Estuardo, the owner/chef. Only opened for 7 months, he clearly was pleased at the crowd and eager to engage in convo. It's always positive when the owners are at their restaurant and "on the floor", making sure all was running smoothly. We also met his son, Sebastian, who was equally eager to talk and was a pleasure to speak with. Educated. Committed. And working very hard as a food runner.
The environment is eclectic. There are all sorts of "stuff" on shelves, on the walls, and hanging from a huge tree located in the center of the space. I'll include photos, as attempting to describe them would be an injustice Linda had a steak salad and it was humongous- the amount of salad as well as the steak. My husband and I each ordered sandwiches, his was turkey and mine chicken breast. These were delicious and also huge. And the bread, toasted to a crispy finish, was delicious. Whether baked there or supplied by someone, it was pieces of heaven in my mouth. And I don't exaggerate.
Glimmer cafe was a great find and we are surely returning. Next time I'll eat at one of the outside tables, avoiding the loud interior, if it is occupied as I described. The street on which it they are located gets very light traffic and the tables are not anywhere near the curb. Overall this was a 5** experience. Check them out and you'll not be disappointed. (City parking lot across the street) read more